6061 T6 Seamless Extruded Aluminum Tube Pipe
6061-T6 aluminum extruded seamless tube is a high-strength, lightweight aluminum tube produced from solution heat-treated and artificially aged 6061 alloy, featuring excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability. Manufactured by a seamless extrusion process, it offers reliable structural integrity and consistent performance, making it well suited for aerospace and automotive structures, industrial frames, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, marine components, and precision-machined parts where strength-to-weight ratio and long-term stability are critical.
Advantages of 6061-T6 Seamless Extruded Aluminum Tube
Balanced Mechanical Properties – High strength (~276 MPa tensile, ~241 MPa yield), good toughness, and stable microstructure make it reliable under vibration, impact, or low temperatures.
Seamless Integrity – One-piece construction eliminates weld defects, ensures uniform wall thickness, superior sealing, and enhanced safety for pressure or fluid applications.
Corrosion Resistance & Lightweight – Naturally forms protective oxide layer; density only 2.7 g/cm³ reduces system weight for vehicles, drones, or structural assemblies.
Processing & Cost Efficiency – Easy to machine, anodize, or weld; compatible with custom profiles; cost-effective for medium- to high-volume production.
6061-T6 seamless extruded aluminum tube supplied
| OD (mm) | Wall Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–60 | 5–15 | 6020 | 6061-T6 |
| 65–95 | 5–30 | 6020 / 6010 | 6061-T6 |
| 100–125 | 5–30 | 6020 / 6010 / 5020 | 6061-T6 |
| 130–150 | 5–40 | 6020 / 6010 | 6061-T6 |
| 155–170 | 5–50 | 6020 / 6010 / 5020 | 6061-T6 |
| 175–190 | 5–50 | 6020 | 6061-T6 |
| 195–220 | 10–60 | 5020 / 4000 / 5000 | 6061-T6 |
| 230–250 | 10–50 | 6020 / 4000 / 3020 / 520 | 6061-T6 |
| 270–300 | 10–60 | 2520 / 4020 / 1520 / 1420 | 6061-T6 |
| 400–440 | 10–60 | 520–1020 | 6061-T6 Forging |
Standards of 6061-T6 seamless extruded aluminum tube
ASTM B221, ASTM B241, ASTM B429, AMS-QQ-A-200/8, MIL-DTL
Typical Applications of 6061-T6 Seamless Aluminum Tubes
6061-T6 seamless tubes are widely used wherever medium strength, light weight, and leak-free performance are needed, including industrial machinery, transportation, aerospace, construction, precision equipment, and chemical/fluid systems. Typical uses include hydraulic and pneumatic lines, automotive and aircraft pipes, structural supports, instrument frames, and lab tubing.
